Beavertail Solar is a solar power plant in Missouri.
| Plant Name | Beavertail Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Beavertail Solar, Llc |
| City | Montrose |
| County | Henry County |
| State | Missouri |
| ZIP | 64735 |
| Coordinates | 38.31181, -93.93546 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 400 MW | Regulatory | — |
| NERC Region | SERC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Southwestern Power Administration |
Utility-scale solar farms convert sunlight directly into electricity using photovoltaic panels. They produce zero direct emissions and have no fuel cost, but generation is variable — peaking at midday and falling to zero at night. Capacity factors typically run 18–28% in good locations.